Economy LocalEconomy LocalenFFC58388-199E-4FC7-9C9B-AF15CBAF8BFEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/qfc-joins-gulf-capital-market-associationDoha, May 17 (QNA) - Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) has joined the Gulf Capital Market Association (GCMA) as an associate member, marking an important step towards building a more structured and competitive financial ecosystem in Qatar.Sun, 17 May 2026 20:56:43 Z84BD2245-BFB0-4EDC-8092-E72799AA3D15https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/qse-index-closes-lowerDoha, May 17 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Sunday's trading session down by 9.10 points, or 0.09 percent, to settle at 10,484.17 points.Sun, 17 May 2026 15:34:33 ZCE7DEED8-8569-4230-89F5-7BAE4205D7AAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/ceo-of-qfz-ambassador-of-indonesia-discuss-bilateral-cooperationDoha, May 17 (QNA) - HE Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al-Thani met with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the State of Qatar, Syahda Guruh Langkah Samudera.Sun, 17 May 2026 14:05:25 ZD6EBA483-53EB-4B6B-9CD5-9BA1001D7718https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/real-estate-trading-volume-hits-qr-2062-billion-in-april-2026Doha, May 17 (QNA) - The volume of real estate trading in sale contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice in April 2026 amounted to QAR 2,062,250,888.Sun, 17 May 2026 14:04:48 ZB0F32995-A60A-4BFC-A3F6-759E5C225F3Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/qicca-affirms-commitment-to-develop-adr-mechanismsDoha, May 17 (QNA) - HE Vice Chairman of the Board of the Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) at the Qatar Chamber Dr. Sheikh Thani bin Ali bin Saud Al-Thani emphasised the State of Qatar's strong focus on developing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms.Sun, 17 May 2026 12:48:20 ZBA5B1627-1994-45AC-95C4-994A30041A46https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/qcb-governor-meets-chinas-ambassadorDoha, May 17 (QNA) - Governor of the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani met on Sunday with HE Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the State of Qatar Cao Xiaolin.Sun, 17 May 2026 12:27:51 ZB1DE8E5F-7B42-467F-A62A-27F4C7965E4Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/qatar-stock-exchange-index-rises-marginally-at-start-of-sundays-tradingDoha, May 17 (QNA) - Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index rose marginally at the start of Sunday's trading by 0.02 %, gaining 2.11 points to reach 10,495 points, compared to the close of the previous session, backed by three sectors.Sun, 17 May 2026 11:22:37 ZF58DAAA9-2147-4808-B8DE-00EFEBC2AA3Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/us-secretary-of-energy-visits-qatarenergys-golden-pass-lng-projectDoha, May 17 (QNA) - HE US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright visited the Golden Pass LNG project in Sabine Pass, Texas.Sun, 17 May 2026 11:20:03 Z5C6D48C1-14AC-4AB9-A3BA-3FE8113499EBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/16/qatar-chamber-qfc-sign-mou-to-strengthen-private-sector-and-attract-investmentDoha, May 16 (QNA) - Qatar Chamber and Qatar Financial Center (QFC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in supporting the private sector's contribution to sustainable development in Qatar through attracting global investments, expertise, and technologies to the Qatari market.Sat, 16 May 2026 12:35:32 ZEB700779-A422-4A45-96FE-2350E6A60BB9https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/16/qnb-eurozone-faces-growth-downturn-amid-geopolitical-setbacksDoha, May 16 (QNA) - Qatar National Bank (QNB) has reported distinct indicators pointing to a deterioration in the economic growth outlook across the Eurozone, driven primarily by an accelerating slowdown in both the manufacturing and services sectors across several of the region's largest economies.Sat, 16 May 2026 08:56:59 Z2395928D-6929-4852-9C4B-125E27F085AFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/15/qatar-launches-bulk-digital-service-to-streamline-goods-registrationDoha, May 15 (QNA) - Qatar's Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched a digital feature in a bid to enhance digital government services and simplify price registration procedures for companies and suppliers.Fri, 15 May 2026 00:39:52 ZD1D7F0AC-C836-4692-9BD5-F1D8816C5CDAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/14/qatar-participates-in-9th-meeting-of-gcc-ministerial-preparatory-committee-for-economic-and-development-affairsDoha, May 14 (QNA) - The State of Qatar participated on Thursday in the ninth meeting of the GCC Permanent Ministerial Preparatory Committee for the Economic and Development Affairs Authority, held via videoconference.Thu, 14 May 2026 21:23:46 Z5B458681-A147-4590-A9FB-8C13952AF2B7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/14/qatar-participates-in-125th-meeting-of-gcc-financial-and-economic-cooperation-committeeDoha, May 14 (QNA) - The State of Qatar participated on Thursday in the 125th Meeting of the Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held via videoconference.Thu, 14 May 2026 20:21:07 Z7D9A4A9E-FC1E-4E2F-A891-DB7E1E5BA418https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/14/qatar-stock-exchange-announces-reconstitution-of-index-committeeDoha, May 14 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) has announced the reconstitution of its Index Committee, in accordance with Board Resolution No. (11) issued during the first meeting of 2026.Thu, 14 May 2026 18:40:07 ZAE15F3BC-9BA9-48B6-AB0C-C87E0B62FCFBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/14/qatar-norway-explore-strategic-cooperation-and-investment-tiesOslo, May 14 (QNA) - The State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Norway discussed opportunities for strategic projects and strengthening bilateral partnerships, as well as investment, economic, and trade opportunities in both countries.Thu, 14 May 2026 17:48:03 Z36DFA3A4-E23F-4B07-B19B-FB3A33C30397https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/14/qatar-index-falls-on-selling-pressure-says-analystDoha, May 14 (QNA) - Qatar Stock Exchange ended the week down 2.06 percent, losing 220.98 points to close at 10,493, under pressure across most sectors except insurance, which rose 0.87 percent.Thu, 14 May 2026 17:11:17 ZEAE7D48F-3208-4B2E-9497-BEEBAA58C1A1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/14/minister-of-state-for-energy-affairs-meets-canadian-foreign-ministerDoha, May 14 (QNA) - HE Minister of State for Energy Affairs, Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi met on Thursday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Anita Anand, currently visiting the country.Thu, 14 May 2026 17:10:27 Z0C37ABFF-00A1-434D-B742-4A8B2D3DABABhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/14/qse-index-closes-higherDoha, May 14 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Thursday's trading session up by 20.58 points, or 0.20 percent, to settle at 10,493.27 points.Thu, 14 May 2026 15:28:42 ZE185BA3C-A647-4A40-B9A7-40754A76D092https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/14/real-estate-trading-exceeds-qar-550-million-in-one-weekDoha, May 014 (QNA) - The volume of real estate trading in sales contracts at the Department of Real Estate Registration at the Ministry of Justice during the period from May 3 to May 7, 2026 reached QAR 586,055,471.Thu, 14 May 2026 15:28:12 ZA6D75417-3D07-4DCB-AD02-CFB353873BB7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/14/chairman-of-aqarat-meets-officials-in-saudi-real-estate-institutionsRiyadh, May 14 (QNA) - HE Chairman of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) Eng. Khalid bin Ahmed Al Obaidli met on Thursday with CEO of the Real Estate General Authority in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Eng. Abdullah bin Saud Al Hammad, and CEO of the Saudi Real Estate Development Fund, Eng. Loaye Al Nahedh, separately, during His Excellency's visit to Riyadh, KSA.Thu, 14 May 2026 14:49:06 ZA9C098EC-87C2-40FB-8363-8466D0C34B82https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/14/gold-price-in-qatari-market-falls-by-079-this-weekDoha, May 14 (QNA) - The price of gold in the Qatari market rose by 0.79 percent during the current week, reaching USD 4,677.05000 per ounce, according to data issued by Qatar National Bank (QNB).Thu, 14 May 2026 11:38:41 ZE05E27A3-F66F-4823-B2D0-59ECCC76FA59https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/14/qse-index-gains-4039-points-at-start-of-tradingDoha, May 14 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index gained 40.39 points, or 0.39%, at the start of Thursday's trading, up to 10,513 points compared to the previous session's closing, backed by all sectors.Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:44 Z4614F468-1587-46AD-975A-96BE60270E93https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/13/qatar-boat-show-wins-four-international-eventex-awardsDoha, May 13 (QNA) - Qatar Boat Show 2025 won four awards at Eventex 2026, one of the most recognizable accolades in the global events industry, headquartered in Barcelona, Spain.Wed, 13 May 2026 23:51:40 Z589E2ABE-6058-44BB-A45D-B2A6FBE11A20https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/13/qatar-tourism-forbes-travel-guide-confirm-qatars-representative-for-rising-star-academy-at-le-logis-franceDoha, May 13 (QNA) - Qatar Tourism, in collaboration with Forbes Travel Guide, has announced the selection of a hospitality professional from Qatar to attend the prestigious Rising Star Academy at Le Logis, in France, this October.Wed, 13 May 2026 23:45:41 Z1C6EB618-0299-4F0F-ACEB-A1F2EEE7E120https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/13/national-planning-council-fdi-rises-to-qar-1654-billion-by-end-of-2025Doha, May 13 (QNA) - Data released by the National Planning Council showed that the inward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) positions increased at the end of 2025 to reach QAR 165.4 billion, registering a 2 percent rise compared to the end of the previous year.Wed, 13 May 2026 23:05:44 Z352A92BE-8FCB-4EB9-A281-6E2CF212EE4Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/13/qatar-participates-in-geoeconomics-summit-2026-in-tokyoTokyo, May 13 (QNA) - The State of Qatar participated in the Geoeconomics Summit 2026, held Wednesday in the Japanese capital Tokyo, with the participation of a number of international officials and experts specializing in international economy and geoeconomics.Wed, 13 May 2026 22:27:44 ZBA4869D4-E57D-40E3-A21A-2F1F6CD2F6D4https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/13/heads-of-working-groups-of-qatari-saudi-coordination-councils-economy-trade-industry-committee-hold-meetingDoha, May 13 (QNA) - The heads of the working groups of the Economy, Trade and Industry Committee stemming from the Qatari-Saudi Coordination Council held their fourth meeting on Wednesday via videoconference.Wed, 13 May 2026 22:12:42 Z9C265F2E-02D3-41C7-BF79-99BB3FCBCF1Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/13/qfc-cbq-sign-partnership-to-boost-fintech-servicesDoha, May 13 (QNA) - Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) signed a memorandum of understanding with Commercial Bank of Qatar (CBQ) aimed at improving banking access and financial services for companies operating under the QFC platform.Wed, 13 May 2026 21:48:32 Z9744CCCD-0F5C-46A9-8EF7-CE08375A8A65https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/13/doha-forum-participates-in-geoeconomics-summit-2026-in-tokyoTokyo, May 13 (QNA) - Doha Forum participated in the Geoeconomics Summit 2026, hosted by the Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG), based within the International House of Japan (IHJ).Wed, 13 May 2026 19:23:20 ZAF2D0F79-F8A3-4171-AA25-F2FA90C73F36https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/13/qstp-launches-30-million-tech-venture-fundDoha, May 13 (QNA) - Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), announced the launch of its USD 30 million Tech Venture Fund alongside its first cohort of co-investment partner funds.Wed, 13 May 2026 18:22:53 ZC6A6F746-E0C8-4CED-860A-2E7EE91F3C43https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/13/qatar-rail-launches-sunflower-program-to-support-passengers-with-hidden-disabilitiesDoha, May 13 (QNA) - Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has announced the launch of the Sunflower program across the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram networks.Wed, 13 May 2026 17:32:08 Z63EC5A6A-9EC5-465B-9EF6-DEF9074592ABhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/13/qse-index-closes-lowerDoha, May 13 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Wednesday's trading session down by 51.23 points, or 0.49 percent, to settle at 10,472.69 points.Wed, 13 May 2026 16:42:05 ZD6C61390-36E4-484A-83CE-ACCD2BAB8A14https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/13/financial-analyst-to-qna-qatari-investments-enhance-economys-resilience-against-global-fluctuationsDoha, May 13 (QNA) - Qatari investments abroad seek to adapt to economic changes by diversifying their investment portfolio and expanding their presence in multiple strategic sectors, most notably technology, within markets that extend across the United States, Europe and Asia. Wed, 13 May 2026 16:31:36 ZC93FA01B-8400-498D-9E29-036940C36C2Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/13/qatar-airways-resumes-operations-to-abu-dhabiDoha, May 13 (QNA) - Qatar Airways announced the resumption of operating flights to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with double-daily passenger flights, as part of restoring its network across West Asia. Wed, 13 May 2026 16:13:40 Z36E8C4B5-86E7-4EF6-B695-C387976128A1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/13/ooredoo-qatar-announces-launch-of-strategic-digital-ai-transformation-programmeDoha, May 13 (QNA) - Ooredoo, Qatar's leading telecommunications provider, announced the launch of its Strategic Digital and AI Transformation Programme, designed to accelerate Ooredoo's evolution into an AI-powered company, supported by Microsoft. Wed, 13 May 2026 15:13:44 ZE2F72C05-AAE0-482C-B713-5997F1ADA99Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/13/aqarat-real-estate-sale-transactions-in-qatar-hit-highest-level-in-2025Doha, May 13 (QNA) - Real estate sale transactions in the State of Qatar recorded a general upward trend between 2016 and 2025, reaching their highest level in 2025, reflecting sustained growth in real estate market activity.Wed, 13 May 2026 14:33:17 ZD8D270CC-5062-4C1C-A6C7-3B9B2C315762https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/13/qatar-stock-exchange-announces-semi-annual-review-results-of-msci-indexDoha, May 13 (QNA) - Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) has announced the results of the May semi-annual review of the MSCI Indexes, which saw no inclusion or exclusion of Qatari companies.Wed, 13 May 2026 12:40:24 ZE0023AA0-2DF3-411D-AB19-9CDD82F91727https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/13/global-carbon-council-achieves-icvcm-ccp-eligibility-approvalDoha, May 13 (QNA) - The Global Carbon Council (GCC), the Global South’s first internationally accredited carbon standard, has achieved a major milestone with the approval of its Standard on ICVCM Eligibility of Projects and Issuances as CCP-Eligible by the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM).Wed, 13 May 2026 11:42:08 ZB3DA0602-1064-46B2-9FA8-C86EDE7E840Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/13/qse-index-gains-1341-points-at-start-of-tradingDoha, May 13 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index gained 13.41 points, or 0.13%, at the start of Wednesday's trading, up to 10,537 points compared to the previous session's closing, backed by four sectors.Wed, 13 May 2026 10:41:11 ZE8A3CED4-01C5-4DE5-97A1-62B35E0320B2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/13/qatar-participates-in-gcc-commerce-ministers-meeting-on-uk-free-trade-agreementDoha, May 13 (QNA) - The State of Qatar participated in the GCC Ministers of Commerce Meeting, held via video conference to discuss developments in negotiations over a free trade agreement between the GCC countries and the United Kingdom.Wed, 13 May 2026 00:18:59 ZAB90314F-F0B7-4565-B7F4-947F9B0F9575https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/12/minister-of-commerce-industry-meets-ubs-co-president-of-global-wealthDoha, May 12 (QNA) - HE Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani met today with Iqbal Khan, Co-President Global Wealth Management and President UBS Asia Pacific Iqbal Khan, who is currently visiting the country.Tue, 12 May 2026 21:13:32 ZDF05C311-0A05-430A-BB53-571C2641D888https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/12/qse-index-closes-lowerDoha, May 12 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Tuesday's trading session down by 107.33 points, or 1.01 percent, to settle at 10,523.92 points.Tue, 12 May 2026 16:02:27 ZAF843651-E623-40C3-9B7C-7EDA6357B9B2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/12/qatarenergy-signs-syria-offshore-exploration-agreement-with-totalenergies-and-conocophillipsDoha, May 12 (QNA) - QatarEnergy has signed a memorandum of understanding with TotalEnergies, ConocoPhillips and the Syrian Petroleum Company to cooperate on oil and gas exploration offshore the Syrian Arab Republic.Tue, 12 May 2026 15:43:49 Z90047669-103A-4A52-BCBA-077CFB96F9D8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/12/qatar-airways-expands-global-network-with-return-to-helsinki-and-tokyo-hanedaDoha, May 12 (QNA) - Qatar Airways announced that it will resume its flight operations to Helsinki, Finland, and to Tokyo Haneda, Japan from July 15, part of expanding its services across international markets.Tue, 12 May 2026 15:15:40 Z92C1B946-AD26-414D-90EB-66B83B3F36D0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/12/qatar-chamber-discusses-enhancing-trade-cooperation-with-turkish-delegationDoha, May 12 (QNA) - Qatar Chamber expressed its readiness to provide support to Turkish investors who wish to invest in Qatar, as well as to discuss trade and economic relations between the two countries and ways to develop them. Tue, 12 May 2026 13:02:07 Z79039E92-979C-409F-B77A-B4052C9798B9https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/12/qatar-cpi-rises-298-year-on-year-in-q1-2026Doha, May 12 (QNA) - In the first quarter of 2026, Qatar's Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 110.65 points, reflecting a decline of 0.50% compared with the previous quarter (Q4 2025), while rising by 2.98% year-on-year relative to the same quarter in 2025.Tue, 12 May 2026 11:48:20 ZBE002338-65B1-4F8A-A3DD-90B75AB5F623https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/11/qfz-strengthens-supply-chain-resilience-through-coordinated-logistics-supportDoha, May 11 (QNA) - Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the resilience of supply chains, supporting the smooth flow of goods, thus consolidating Qatar's position as a strategic hub for logistics and global trade.Mon, 11 May 2026 19:38:48 Z3AB64448-F64C-4F2E-963C-698533221F7Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/11/qba-chairman-explores-trade-and-investment-expansion-in-meeting-with-turkish-delegationDoha, May 11 (QNA) - HE Chairman of the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al-Thani met with a delegation of Turkish businesspersons, who are visiting the country. Mon, 11 May 2026 18:29:42 Z2F17DB36-F661-4AA9-A24C-7EAA4410B17Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/11/qatar-and-japan-discuss-global-energy-security-amid-regional-tensionsDoha, May 11 (QNA) - HE Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi has met with HE State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan Kenji Yamada to discuss energy cooperation and the impact of regional conflicts on global energy markets.Mon, 11 May 2026 18:18:40 Z664E9FE8-336E-473F-BEF3-3996C15BF482https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/11/minister-of-finance-meets-partner-and-chairman-of-kkr-global-instituteDoha, May 11 (QNA) - HE Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with Partner and Chairman of the KKR Global Institute David Petraeus, who is visiting the country.Mon, 11 May 2026 16:53:41 Z